ZIP code 86556
Where is ZIP code 86556?
Tsaile, Arizona
Apache County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 86556 belongs to Tsaile, Arizona in Apache County. 86556 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Tsaile post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area codes 505 and 928. About 2,795 people live in the 86556 area, where the median household income is $27,875. The closest ZIP codes are 86507 (Lukachukai, 7.8 mi north), 86547 (Round Rock, 20.1 mi northwest) and 87461 (Sanostee, 20.8 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 86556 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Tsaile |
| Also accepted | Chinle |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Apache County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area codes | 505, 928 |
| Coordinates | 36.3071, -109.2176 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 865 |
Population and income in 86556
| Population | 2,795 · lower than 66% of Arizona ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 13 · lower than 67% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Median age | 23.5 years · lower than 97% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $27,875 · lower than 96% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $12,493 |
| Below the poverty line | 49% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 13% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $31,800 · lower than 99% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $560 a month |
| Housing units | 897 |
| Households | 669 (3.35 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 68% / 32% |
| Land area | 216.37 sq mi (plus 0.99 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 86556. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 86556
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86507 | Lukachukai, AZ | 7.8 mi N | PO Box only |
| 86547 | Round Rock, AZ | 20.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 87461 | Sanostee, NM | 20.8 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 86538 | Many Farms, AZ | 24.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 86503 | Chinle, AZ | 24.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 87455 | Newcomb, NM | 28.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 87328 | Navajo, NM | 30.5 mi S | PO Box only |
| 87364 | Sheep Springs, NM | 30.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 86540 | Nazlini, AZ | 31.2 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 86514 | Teec Nos Pos, AZ | 33.6 mi N | Standard |
| 87420 | Shiprock, NM | 36 mi NE | Standard |
| 86545 | Rock Point, AZ | 36.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 86556 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 86556
PO BOX 123
TSAILE AZ 86556
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts CHINLE as the city name for 86556. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (86556-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 86556?
- 86556 is a Tsaile, Arizona ZIP code. Chinle is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 86556 in?
- ZIP code 86556 is in Apache County, Arizona.
- What time zone is ZIP code 86556 in?
- 86556 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 86556?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 86556 use area codes 505 and 928.
- What is the population of ZIP code 86556?
- About 2,795 people live in ZIP code 86556, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 86556?
- The median household income in 86556 is $27,875 a year, lower than 96% of Arizona ZIP codes.
- Can I use 86556 for a street address?
- No. 86556 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Tsaile use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 86556?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 86556 are 86507 (Lukachukai, 7.8 miles), 86547 (Round Rock, 20.1 miles), 87461 (Sanostee, 20.8 miles) and 86538 (Many Farms, 24.2 miles).